Sources of our power
So where exactly does the City of Chicago’s power come from?
The majority is from coal and nuclear energy. According to the 2011 ComEd Environmental disclosure statement, which measures energy consumption in the city from Oct.1, 2010 to Sept.30, 2011: 44 percent came from coal, 40 percent from nuclear, 12 percent form natural gas and the remain four percent came from sustainable sources such as solar, wind, biomass and hydro power. ComEd provides power for 3.8 million customers in northern Illinois, roughly 70 percent of the state’s population.
Ali Hashmi/Chicago LoopsterThis may change in the relatively near future however. In recent years, an increasing amount of pressure has been put on the city to close the Crawford and Fisk coal plants.
“Recently grass roots efforts and legislation have been focused on trying to close coal plants within the city limits, and a lot of attention has been drawn to the negative health effects that can result from having a carbon emitting power station near population centers,” Villano said.
According to Cindy Klein-Banai, Associate Chancellor for Sustainability at University of Illinois at Chicago, the city is moving in a renewable direction.
“I think that its making strides toward being more sustainable,” Klein-Banai said. “There are some concerns though with some resources, like the coal fire power plants and the pollution that they generate and the carbon emissions in particular. Nuclear is clean in terms of carbon but comes with different concerns.”
Ali Hashmi/Chicago Loopster“There’s a lot of room for improvement,” She said.
Offshore wind energy from Lake Michigan has been under consideration by Evanston and the City of Chicago, but that is still a long way off in regards to actual implementation, Villano said.
He also pointed out that solar companies, such as SoCore Energy, are making solar cost competitive with our traditional fuel sources in the city.
Sustainability may have its supporters, but without government assistance and the proper legislation the city’s small steps to sustainability may remain just that.
“In regards to our overall energy mix, the city doesn’t have much to say about it. The state and the federal government have most of the leverage in regards to increasing support for renewables. In general, some easy things for the city to do to make it easier on (for example) solar installers is to pass bills to streamline the solar installation permitting process.”
Ali Hashmi/Chicago LoopsterVillano said that while sustainable energy is important to the city’s future, financial factors that will play a major role in years to come.
“Cost. Our electricity is generally very cheap, so to see renewable energy implemented here we will need to see legislation passed to support this mix,” He said.
Eat & tour near Chicago’s universities
After half a dozen campus tours, you’ll be left with a heavy pile of information packets, an empty stomach and the desire to put your mind on something else. Lucky for you, just a short walk off campus you can find good eats and neat sites. Mark these spots down: You’ll be going there every time your friends and family visit you for the next four (or five…) years.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Photo by flickr user Monster Pete
Tour: Madonna della Strada Chapel, 6525 N. Sheridan Road
What did you expect? You’re at a Catholic University, so you should see the pièce de résistance even if you aren’t a regular church-goer. Built in 1938, this concrete masterpiece rises from the ground in all its art deco glory. The architecture carries inside with bright and airy modernism. Recently renovated, it features a 70-rank pipe organ.
For more information: Loyola University Chapel
Photo by flickr user Zol87
Eat: Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood Avenue
It was named one of Time Out Chicago’s “Essential Restaurants in Chicago,” but what exactly is “good wholesome food for the mind and body”? It’s a cafe that hosts political events, jazz concerts and even a radio show. In Rogers Park, the cafe is also connected to the Red Line Tap, which has an open mic night every Thursday and was named one of the Top 100 bars by Chicago magazine. Try a buffalo burger and don’t forget to stop in the general store on the way out.
For more information: http://www.heartlandcafe.com/
Photo by flickr user renee_mcgurk
Eat: Thai Grill,1040 W. Granville Avenue
For a cheap Thai fix, this is the place. Just a short walk to the south of campus (or a one-stop ride on the red line to Granville), Thai Grill is exactly what it says: Pad Thai and noodles. Nothing fancy, just the staples. They also have a full vegetarian menu to offer.
For more information: http://www.thaigrillchicago.com/
Photo courtesy of Thai Grill
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 Clark Street, Evanston
Photo by flickr user Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar
Tour: Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
The Block features fine art exhibitions, an outdoor sculpture gallery, even a cinema. Tours are available and there are frequently lectures and workshops to better make sense of the art world. Summer exhibitions include “I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith,” with more than 200 photographs used by Smith as the foundation for her contemporary works, and “Social Mobility,” an interactive installation by Chicago artists’ collaborative Temporary Services.
For more information: Block Museum
Photo courtesy of the Block Museum
Eat: Rollin’ to Go, 910 Noyes Street, Evanston
Sometimes you’re not looking for something special – you just want a quick sandwich next to your L stop. Welcome to this sandwich joint under the tracks, where the food is cheap and delicious. Try the Verde, on fresh tomato focaccia bread. This is the place where actual Northwestern students go for lunch, so get in the habit now. It’s an especially good location if you’re majoring in engineering, whose classrooms are just down the street.
For more information: http://rollin2go.com/
Photo by Tricia L. on Yelp
Eat: Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop, 825 Church Street, Evanston
Cajun and creole … even at breakfast. If you like a little kick to jumpstart your day – morning, noon or night – this is the place. Crawdads, peel-and-eat BBQ shrimp and catfish might have you stuffed to the gills (cheesy pun intended), but leave room for warm peach cobbler. President Obama even gave his vote to Dixie Kitchen on WTTW’s “Check, Please!” (“The prices are right and the portions are good,” he said.) When the Dixie Kitchen in Obama’s home neighborhood, Hyde Park, marks its last day this weekend, the Evanston location becomes the last bastion for Chicagoans lookin’ for a fixin’.
For more information: http://www.dixiekitchenchicago.com/
Photo by flickr user Eric Guo
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
1 E. Jackson, Chicago
Photo by flickr user Tony.L.Wong
Tour: Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park
So you think you’re too old for zoos? What if we told you that this zoo was 1) walking distance from campus and 2) free? Lions, ZEBRAS and bears, oh my!
For more information: www.lpzoo.org
Photo by flickr user cortneymartin82
Eat: Bacino’s of Lincoln Park, 2204 N. Lincoln Avenue
This place may look like your straightforward pizza shop, but the food is far from usual. Aside from the pizza (Chicago-style stuffed and thin crust), they have Italian food you’d find at a restaurant with white table cloths. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, try the poached pear and gorgonzola salad or the homemade lasagna.
For more information: Bacino’s Website
Photo courtesy of Bacino’s
Eat: Bourgeois Pig Cafe, 738 W. Fullerton Ave.
This place’s mission is to “overwhelm your senses” and it succeeds. It looks like a mix between a coffee shop, book store and your grandmother’s kitchen. Known for its literary themed sandwiches – The Hobbit (a triple-decker BLT) and The Old Man and the Sea (tuna dill), for example – they also have second-to-none salads like A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with cranberries, walnuts and goat cheese. Rachel Ray once visited. ‘Nuff said.
For more information: http://www.bpigcafe.com/
Photo by flickr user _nickd
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago
Photo by flickr user Androfire
Tour: Museum of Science and Industry, South Lake Shore Drive
You’re going to college, so we know you love learning. This museum has something for everyone – anatomy (the “Body Worlds” exhibit displaying cadavers-turned-art), aviation (full size airplanes) and meteorology (the tornado alley may be particularly relevant to provide some insight into what happened in Joplin, Mo. this spring). With a student ID you can become a member for $55 and visit as many times as you want.
For more information: Museum of Science and Industry
Photo by flickr user hibino
Eat: Medici on 57th, 1327 E. 57th St.
Voted one of Chicago’s best burgers, this place has the look of a classy restaurant but with reasonable prices. With one-of-a-kind pizzas (apples on top!) and hearty weekend brunches, you won’t leave hungry. They’re also known for their bakery and unusual assortment of breads and rolls, so get some to go, too. According to Fodor’s “Chicago Travel Guide,” though, the allure is to become part of history as one of the “generations of University of Chicago students who’ve carved their names into the tables.”
For more information: http://www.medici57.com/
Photo courtesy of Medici on 57th
Eat: Edwardo’s Natural Pizza of Hyde Park, 1321 E. 57th St.
Any restaurant review would be remiss to avoid getting into the fray: Who has the best pizza in Chicago? If you ask the students, Edwardo’s, which has several locations, will make the list. That’s partly because the price is a little lower than its counterparts, and we can all agree college students are stingy by necessity. Known for their deep dish spinach pizza, you won’t go wrong with any of their pies.
For more information: http://www.edwardos.com/
Photo by Greg D. of Yelp
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
600 S. Michigan Ave.
Photo by flickr user John Picken
Tour: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park
At Grant Park, this is the iconic symbol of Chicago, seen in TV and movies and a definite must-visit for anyone new to the city. According to Chicago Traveler, it uses 1.5 million gallons, with 14,000 gallons circulating through each minute, pushed by 134 jets. It’s no wonder that Rahm Emanuel chose this to be the backdrop of his inauguration.
For more information: Chicago Traveler
Photo by flickr user David Paul Ohmer
Eat: The Berghoff, 17 West Adams
One of the many firsts to come out of the World’s Columbian Exposition, this restaurant is a keeper, and a staple among the downtown professional crowd (in other words: the people you hope to be someday). While it offers a lunch buffet of fresh carved meats, the dinner menu filled with German staples and inventive takes on classics (try mascarpone mac and cheese) is the true treat. Dinner can get a little steep, so save this trip for when you have Mom and Dad to foot the bill.
For more information: http://www.theberghoff.com/
Photo by flickr user Señor Codo
Five easy baseball road trips
Milwaukee Brewers:
Cheese, beers, Brewers. A summertime classic. Miller Park has the feel of a traditional stadium while sporting a retractable dome, so even if the weather goes south, your 90-mile road trip won’t be wasted.
Unfortunately, the Cubs don’t travel to Milwaukee until after the All-Star Break (July 26-28), but the Brewers will host the Cardinals from June 10-12, and that match up is equally heated.
After the game, head downtown and try out the Lakefront Brewery, 1872 Commerce St.
St. Louis Cardinals:
There’s nothing Cubs fans like more than giving the Cards a good shellacking at Wrigley, so why not hit them at home? You’ll need a little more time, though, because Busch Stadium is roughly five hours away by car.
Just make it into a long weekend. The Cubs travel to St. Louis June 3-5.
While you’re there, check out the Smokehouse Market and Annie Gunn’s or Franco.
Kansas City Royals:
If you’re not done after a weekend in St. Louis, head west. Four hours later, you’ll be in Kansas City and you can catch a Royals game.
And if you don’t really care about the Royals, head over to Wild Bill’s Legendary Steakhouse and Saloon. It’s an experience in itself.
The Field of Dreams:
Iowa doesn’t have Major League Baseball, but you can always visit the field where the Field of Dreams was filmed. The Field of Dreams is in Dyersville Iowa, and it’s open from April 1 through Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Keep an eye out for the ghost of Shoeless Joe.
Kane County Cougars:
If you don’t have time to get away for the whole weekend, or if you’re in a budget pinch, check out the Kane County Cougars. Just 35 miles away in West Chicago, Elfstrom Stadium is a great place to take the kids, and it’s affordable: Lawn seats are only $8.
Plus, you get to be right down in the action, and the players are always willing to sign autographs for the kids.
New faces, same old scandals
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Posted under: Politics, Politics (Non Front Menu), Rahm Emanuel, Rod Blagojevich, Uncategorized
A fresh era of Chicago politics dawned this week with new city council members, new department heads and a new mayor.
But this is the City of Big Shoulders and bigger scandals. Changing careers or moving to Chicago from places afar doesn’t mean the past has passed. Just ask these five officials.
Click each photo to view YouTube interviews with the official. Click the red text to read related news articles.
Rahm Emanuel — Mayor
Chicago’s 55th mayor may have rock star celebrity and a winning mix of national credentials and local connections, but he also has his share of noteworthy scandals in the past.
Emanuel served from 2000-2001 on the board of Freddie Mac, the federal mortgage firm embroiled in the housing meltdown. The Securities and Exchange Commission later said the firm misreported profits during that period, according to ABC News. Emanuel was not named in the SEC investigation. Emanuel made more than $300,000 on the job, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Emanuel’s sometimes abrasive personality and his encyclopedic knowledge of four-letter words have not always earned him fans. After calling a group of liberal Democrats “retarded” (in conjunction with one of his signature f-bombs) in 2010, he later apologized to the head of the Special Olympics.
But perhaps it is what Emanuel won’t say that has driven the most speculation. His relationship with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the scandal to sell Obama’s senate seat remains unknown.
http://youtu.be/-gDlzhHBoFg
Garry McCarthy — Superintendent of Police
The former NYPD cop reportedly came highly recommended to Emanuel, although McCarthy’s troubles were no secret. In fact, some of them were laid out in reality TV docudrama Brick City, which aired on the Sundance Channel.
Recently it has been reported in the Chicago press that the Newark (N.J.) Police Department, where McCarthy was formerly director, is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for civil rights violations that allegedly occurred over several years. According to the Chicago Tribune, most of the incidents predate McCarthy’s tenure, which began in 2006. The allegations, which include use of excessive force and unreasonable search and seizure, led the American Civil Liberties Union to file a complaint and request for federal oversight of the department.
This year the Newark Anti-Violence Coalition led dozens of civil disobedience protests to point out violence among minorities and to call for the firing of McCarthy. At the same time, Newark’s police union voted “no confidence” in McCarthy’s leadership over disagreements about officer layoffs and demotions. He did, however, retain the support of Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who said McCarthy had the “ability to excel and succeed in very difficult times.” Booker credited his former police director with “bringing down crime” in the city.
http://youtu.be/wPbGboRVDN8
It was a rocky year for the veteran officer. In January 2010, McCarthy publicly admitted errors on the part of his department when the body of a bystander killed in a shooting was not discovered until a day into the investigation. McCarthy said policies were not followed and vowed to discipline those responsible.
Off the job, McCarthy hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2005, he and his wife were arrested after a confrontation with officers issuing a parking ticket to his daughters at a New Jersey rest stop. He was charged with illegally obstructing traffic and fined. McCarthy maintained that the other officers involved lied.
Perhaps his biggest challenge is that McCarthy joins the Chicago Police Department as an outsider after several high-ranking officials had speculated that Emanuel would choose from within the force. The insider-outsider debate rankled officers during former Superintendent Jody Weis’ tenure. Weis took the job after leaving the FBI.
Jean-Claude Brizard — Incoming CEO of Chicago Public Schools
Although he hasn’t been sworn into office yet – that could come at the May 25 school board meeting – he’s already on the job and his infamy precedes him.
As superintendent of the Rochester, N.Y. schools, Brizard had a contentious relationship with those around him. The Rochester Teachers Association collected grievances based on increased staff layoffs, decreased student suspensions and Brizard’s push for a longer school year. Eventually the union voted “no confidence” in his leadership.
Parents joined teachers in their complaints that Brizard left them in the dark in deciding to close schools in the district. They also accused him of favoring privatization. Although he had no control over charter schools in his position, his wife was a charter school administrator.
Brizard was also involved in two federal lawsuits, one of them regarding the firing of an elderly teacher who claimed age discrimination and the other for questionable punitive tactics. That case regarded the use of “rubber rooms” (immortalized in a “Law & Order” episode) for staff facing disciplinary action. They were placed on paid administrative leave and reported to what were essentially off-campus study halls until their cases were heard. After multiple union grievances, the practice has subsided, a union rep told the Tribune.
Chicago teachers union members complained that Emanuel did not examine the lawsuits closely enough in considering Brizard for the CPS position.
In April, with rumors swirling he was leaving Rochester, Brizard was out of touch with his school board, according to Rochester’s Democrat & Chronicle, leaving some members to say they felt “betrayed” and accuse him of bailing. He left the Rochester schools nearly $80 million in debt and with half of the schools failing, the Tribune reported.
http://youtu.be/jGvbTWtyiIY
Matthew O’Shea — 19th Ward Alderman
Although a newcomer to City Council, O’Shea is no stranger to Chicago politics. Formerly a Democratic Ward Committeeman and administrator at the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, O’Shea has seen the seamier side of the electoral process.
In 2010, the Tribune’s Clout Street blog pointed out O’Shea drew a $29,000 salary in the first half of 2009 from then Ald. Virginia Rugai for his role as committeeman, circumventing the city’s political hiring ban. Typically a committeeman who is not an elected official is an unpaid political advocate, although O’Shea listed his job title as aide to the alderman.
In adding to Chicago’s storied rough-and-tumble campaign history, O’Shea was accused of playing dirty politics for allegedly masterminding a mailer from the Democratic committee that accused a fellow Democratic candidate of not voting for Obama. The opponent said the mailing targeted black voters. O’Shea’s rep denied that in an interview with The SouthtownStar, but did not deny sending the item.
And in the kind of squabbles that embroil local candidates, O’Shea was targeted on election night for hosting a celebratory party outside city limits. His reps called the complaints “silly,” though they irked several other candidates.
http://youtu.be/l0H5pzY5PiQ
Debra Silverstein — 50th Ward Alderman
The councilwoman is coming straight from the private sector, where she is an accountant, but she has the backing of a close political ally: her husband, state Sen. Ira Silverstein. According to WBEZ, that had some residents wondering: How much power is too much in one household?
Unseating long-time Ald. Bernie Stone was no easy feat, and the battle put Silverstein in the trenches. Silverstein accused Stone of running a shadow campaign committee (it’s against election rules to have more than one committee) to smear her and Stone countered that Silverstein was an ageist “housewife” whose campaign was masterminded by her husband.
After Jewish Chicago, a local publication, attacked the Silverstein family realty business and Silverstein’s appearance, the couple threatened legal action against the publisher for defamation, the Chicago News-Star reported.
http://youtu.be/hBS50Vwposc
Emanuel’s in; Daley’s out. Their history in public office
Explore the political careers of Chicago’s longest-serving mayor, Richard M. Daley and newcomer Rahm Emanuel, who has stepped in to take over the Daley legacy. How did these two figures get their start in public service and what led them to Chicago’s most powerful political seat? Be sure to click on the dates in the timeline to read articles and watch videos about each historic event and appointment.
Daley elected to Illinois Constitutional Convention
Date: 1969
According to the Cook County Clerk’s office website, this was the beginning of Daley’s run as a public servant. Learn more about the Illinois Constitutional Convention:
Link: http://bit.ly/kiIvGa
Daley serves in Illinois Senate for eight years
Date: 1972 to 1980
Link: http://www.cookctyclerk.com/sweethomecookcounty/Pages/RichardMDaley.aspx
Daley elected to first term as State’s Attorney of Cook County
Date: 1980
He was re-elected for this seat in 1984 and 1988.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/07/timeline-mayor-daleys-career/
Richard M. Daley elected for his first term as Chicago mayor
Apr 4, 1989
Daley’s first term was short, because he was elected to replace Harold Washington, who died while in office.
Check out the Chicago Tribune’s recent article on Daley’s legacy as mayor:
Chicago’s 45th Mayor is inaugurated: Richard M. Daley
Apr 24, 1989
Emanuel joins Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign
Date: Nov 1991
Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/clinton/interviews/emmanuel.html
Daley re-elected for first full term
Date: 1991
“Daley was re-elected mayor in 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003, winning a greater percentage of votes at each election.” -FoxNews.com
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/07/timeline-mayor-daleys-career/#ixzz1MsQig4sp
Emanuel joins Clinton administration as key staffer
Date: 1993
Source: http://topics.wsj.com/person/E/rahm-emanuel/5855
Emanuel’s last day of work with the Clinton administration
Date: October 19, 1998
The Washington Post reported Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 as Emanuel’s last day as a Clinton staffer.
While he retired from office, did he retire his dancing shoes? The Washington Post reported on Emanuel’s skill for ballet in addition to his accomplishments in the White House: “The tough-talking aide also takes time out each Saturday to don tights and practice ballet, which he began to study in high school.”
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/rahm101698.htm
Emanuel elected to first Congressional term
Date: 2002
In November 2002, Emanuel earned almost 70 percent of the votes in Illinois’ 5th Congressional district, taking the place of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was removed from office in 2009 and still faces trial for corruption charges. Emanuel served two more consecutive terms in this seat.
Sources: Chicagoelections.com and http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=E000287
Emanuel appointed as President Obama’s Chief of Staff
Date: November 2008
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1856965,00.html
Daley’s plan to sell Chicago’s parking meters to private company is approved by City Council
Dec 2008
An infamous move during the Daley Dynasty’s final term. Read a live blog of this historic City Council meeting by Chicago Tribune staffers:
Link: http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2008/12/aldermen-deba-1.html
President Obama announces Emanuel’s resignation as Chief of Staff
Date: Oct 2, 2010
The crowd laughed as Obama announced Emanuel’s resignation as Chief of Staff to “explore other opportunities.” Rumors of Emanuel’s run for mayor had already begun to circle the nation prior to this formal announcement, and the announcement was not a surprise.
Emanuel announces his “Tell It Like It Is Tour”
Date: Oct 3, 2010
“As I prepare to run for mayor, I’m going to spend the next few weeks visiting our neighborhoods, at grocery stores, ‘L’ stops, bowling allies and hot dog stands. I’m calling this the Tell It Like It Is Tour, because I want to hear from you, in blunt Chicago terms, what you think about our city.” -Rahm Emanuel
Daley announces he will not run for re-election
Sep 7, 2010
Watch Mayor Daley’s announcement about his decision to not seek a seventh term:
Daley is Chicago’s longest-serving mayor.
Source: http://www.cookctyclerk.com/sweethomecookcounty/Pages/RichardMDaley.aspx
Rahm Emanuel elected as Chicago’s next mayor
Date: Feb. 22, 2011
Rahm Emanuel avoided a run-off by winning just more than 55 percent of the vote during Chicago’s Feb. 2011 municipal election.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAm26OHElQU&feature=related
Emanuel is sworn into office
Date: May 16, 2011
Watch him take his oath:
Also, check out the Chicago Tribune’s article below on the historic event:
Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/…3891278.story
Emanuel leads first City Council meeting just two days after inaugural ceremony
Date: May 18, 2011
In their own words: Chicago government
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What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of Chicago government?
This week, Chicago Loopster collected 47 responses in this one-word association game about the system and figureheads that run the city. Among the array of answers stood a few common threads. Check out the collection of words Chicagoans spewed out about city government in the image below. (The prominence of the each word directly correlates to its frequency as a response).
To see some of the faces and hear voices of respondents view the presentation below, which also gives more context to the one-word responses.
Who’s playing this week? Your guide to the games
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The Bulls are heating up as they move on to next round of the playoffs against the Heat, and the Chicago Fire are cooling down as they head north to Toronto this week. Take a peek at who’s playing who, how teams fared against each other the last time they faced off and predictions from fans about the outcomes for this week’s series.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants (Home)
May 13, 2011 1:20 PM
“I’m assessing the season already, overall, and I have to say, they usually tend to do better with the difficult opponents, so I’m going to say that they’re going to do fairly well against the Cardinals and the Giants, and then they’re going to go back to their usual ways.” Rebecca Parrilla, 40, Cubs fan from Andersonville
Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics (Away)
May 13, 2011 9:05 PM
The Chicago White Sox only pulled off 1 of 3 wins during their April series against the Oakland Athletics. Here’s a recap of the last game and tune in for another three-game series this weekend.
Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics (Away)
May 14, 2011 3:05 PM
According to MLB.com, Gavin Floyd has been confirmed to pitch Saturday’s game.
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC (Away)
May 14, 2011 6 PM
Watch the Chicago Fire as they play Toronto FC at BMO Field.
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Game 1 (Home)
May 14, 2011 7 PM
The Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night and will now move on to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will take on the Miami Heat Sunday at 7 p.m.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants (Home)
May 14, 2011 6:10 PM
Mike Harber, 30, a Little Italy resident, on who will take the series: “I think the Giants will probably win. I don’t have a lot of confidence in the Cubs at this point, just to be honest. People get mad at me, but I guess I’m too much of a realist.”
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants (Home)
May 15, 2011 1:20 PM
Jeremy English, 26, a Fox Lake resident, on his prediction for the three-game series against the Giants: “Two out of 3 against the Giants. Depending on our pitching matchups, I think we can do it.”
Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics (Away)
May 15, 2011 3:05 PM
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (Away)
May 16, 2011 6:10 PM
Matt Garza may be pitching Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com.
Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers (Home)
May 16, 2011 7:10 PM
Check out Bloomberg Sports’ season predictions for the White Sox. Are they living up to their potential?
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (Away)
May 17, 2011 6:10 PM
Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers (Home)
May 17, 2011 7:10 PM
The White Sox couldn’t pull off a win in their last spring training game against the Rangers on March 12. Which team do you think will take home more runs this week?
Chicago Cubs vs. Florida Marlins (Away)
May 18, 2011 6:10 PM
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians (Home)
May 18, 2011 7:10 PM
Jake Peavy has been listed as the probable pitcher for Wednesday night’s game against the Indians, according to MLB.com. Check out how he’s been playing on ESPN.com.
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Game 2 (Home)
May 18, 2011 7:30 PM
How will the Bulls fare against the Heat with a home-court advantage? Check out this NBA Intelligence recap from the last time both teams played in sweet home Chicago.
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians (Home)
May 19, 2011 7:10 PM
Chicago Cubs vs. Florida Marlins (Away)
May 19, 2011 6:10 PM
“Well, you know, 2003, that’s like a rivalry now. We always have to… win those games, but the Marlins have a decent team. I would rank them just a tad bit better than the Cubs at this point. That should actually be a good series. We’ll see what happens.” -Mike Harber, 30, Little Italy resident
Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox (Away)
May 20, 2011 6:10 PM
Andersonville resident Rebecca Parrilla, 40, on how the Cubs are faring this season: “It’s such a toss-up this year. They’re so inconsistent, and they’re not producing any runs either. That’s the big problem they have, is that they’re not getting RBIs. They’re not getting the hits when they have the base runners. Hopefully, that’s going to turn around.”
Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (Home)
May 20, 2011 7:10 PM
